Senior Defense Litigation Attorney — Partner-Track (AZ)

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a senior associate, senior counsel, or service partner-track attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice in Phoenix. This opportunity targets an accomplished litigator capable of handling sophisticated matters with direct client contact from day one.

The ideal candidate has strong trial readiness, client service skills, and a track record in commercial litigation, product liability, and personal injury defense, with a clear path to

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar admission in good standing.
• 6+ years of defense litigation experience (commercial, product liability, or personal injury).
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and client relationships.
• Experience drafting and arguing substantive motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated litigation matters and client relationships.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in trial preparation.
• Supervise junior attorneys and mentor associates.
• Contribute to strategic client development initiatives.

Skills

Arizona bar admission

6+ years defense litigation

Drafting motions

Case management

Strong legal writing

Business development

Supervising junior attorneys

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a senior associate, senior counsel, or service partner-track attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice in Phoenix. This opportunity targets an accomplished litigator capable of handling sophisticated matters with direct client contact from day one.

The ideal candidate has strong trial readiness, client service skills, and a track record in commercial litigation, product liability, and personal injury defense, with a clear path to